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Exterior of the Chateau as seen from the Cher River. |
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The Guard Tower. |
![](Reduced_Photos/Drawbridge_1.jpg)
This drawbridge is between the guard tower and the chateau |
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This small drawbridge is on the other end of the gardens
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![](Reduced_Photos/Boat_landing.jpg)
Near the drawbridge was a boat landing. Food was often
delivered to the kitchens by boat. |
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Seen here is part of a moat surrounding the property. |
![](Reduced_Photos/Moat_3.jpg)
Moat on the side and back of the sunken gardens. |
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The sunken gardens. These gardens are very non-traditional
in shape and plantings. |
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View of the gardens from the chateau showing the surrounding "moat".
At the extreme back right corner of the gardens can be seen the top of the small drawbridge. |
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The fountain in the sunken garden. |
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Note the very unusual shapes of the bushes and trees! |
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The raised garden on the opposite side of the chateau.
This is a more traditional French garden. |
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View of the chateau as seen from the raised gardens. |
![](Reduced_Photos/Strange_plant.jpg)
In the open lawn in front of the chateau is found this unusual
and beautiful plant. |